Happenings

Just a list of stuff that's going on around here.....

H. cleaned out his closet and brought down two good size garbage bags full of clothes to donate. He found a Ralph Lauren Polo brand polo (collared) shirt that he thinks is 'swag'. He loves it. We think it was J.'s dad's but we're not sure. He also found a nice t-shirt that he bought his sophomore year and hasn't worn. Behold the joy of cleaning out your closet!

I made homemade granola this morning and it's pretty tasty. My only 'goof' was using shelled pistachios - which are a bit salty. Should have doubled the honey to balance out the salt - but it's still really good. I might do another round of honey and toast a teeny bit longer. It's delicious in Greek yogurt!

The boys had a big blowup today over nothing in particular and everything at the same time. They are both 'men' now and when 'men' fight, it's loud and scary. I was here alone with them and broke it up by yelling at them both and sending them to opposite corners of the house. They both have to be 'right' in their stance and there's no talking them out of it. I'm thinking if it happens again today or tomorrow, I'm going to send them both out for a few days on their own - they can return for Thanksgiving dinner and we'll see then about having them live here. It's just scary with 'adults' fighting and I'm not having that in this house. Period. End of story. All stupid stuff.....

I am off for the week - which means I'll work off and on at home and there on various projects. MUST DO THIS. Remind me, 'kay? 'Cuz I am hugely behind on a variety of things that require attention. We return from this week off for three more weeks and then it's Christmas break - and those three weeks will absolutely zoom by.

I've got a pot of pinto beans in the crock pot for dinner tonight - either beans in a bowl or in a burrito - diner's choice. It's easy, filling, warming and 'on hand'. The turkey's in the fridge and the menu is planned - still have a little shopping to do but will take care of that errand Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning.

H. got ANOTHER ticket - I haven't been keeping ya'll up on the 'count' but suffice it to say he is approaching the 'un-insurable' point. He is still in debt to us for the ticket we paid for a couple months ago - and now there's another one to add to the debt/collection. He doesn't pay attention and it's easy to go too fast - and I swear the cops in town have his license memorized and watch for him. I really do....

I'm going to get all the Harry Potter DVD's out and watch them from start to finish sometime during the break. And I'm going to see Breaking Dawn! Also get a hair cut. Chloe's getting her teeth cleaned on Friday so she has to get blood work on Wednesday. She's still not eating well - and she's still itchy. The antibiotics don't seem to be helping the itching much though the rash is better. She had another bath yesterday with her special shampoo and did her 'so clean, so proud' jaunt through the house. Then she rolled over on her back to scratch herself on the carpet.

Time to get to work on some work stuff in the dining room. We moved the BowFlex into the living room - still no furniture in there. It's the ugliest thing on the planet and HUGE - but it's easier to use it inside vs. in the freezing garage and J.'s been doing his shoulder exercises with it, which is great.